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Criminal Records Act 1991
14Improper obtaining of information concerning spent convictions
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14 Improper obtaining of information concerning spent convictions
14 Improper obtaining of information concerning spent convictions
A person who, fraudulently or dishonestly, obtains or attempts to obtain information concerning a spent conviction from records of convictions kept by or on behalf of a public authority is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.